13 Assassins (2010)
Famed director Takashi Miike's samurai action flick is an epic, bloody period piece where good and evil square off in a fight to the death. The intensity of the fight scenes is matched by the beauty of the cinematography.
Directed by: Takashi Miike
Cinematography by: Nobuyasu Kita
Country: Japan / United Kingdom
Acclaimed and controversial director Takashi Miike (Audition [1999], Ichi the Killer [2001]) crafted one of the best action films I've ever seen with 13 Assassins. The film is a remake of the 1963 film of the same name from director Eiichi Kudô. The story by Shoichirou Ikemiya - screenplay by Daisuke Tengan - is based on historical events. It follows an old samurai tasked with collecting a group of assassins in order to kill an evil lord who is wreaking havoc across Japan, and this dude is definition evil with no redeeming qualities. Like a feudal King Joffrey. Nobuyasu Kita's beautiful cinematography transports the audience back to 19th century Japan, and the bloody choreography in the film's third act will have you on the edge of your seat. I can't think of many action movies that I've enjoyed more than 13 Assassins. It's a solid mix of badass-ery and comedy.
5/5
Distributed by: Magnet Releasing / Magnolia Home Entertainment
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